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United in Rhythm, Heard Worldwide

Hennessy Cypher 2025 celebrates bold global voices.

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In August, Hennessy reveals the Hennessy Cypher 2025 — an international collaboration merging Hip-Hop, Amapiano, and Afrobeats into one bold, genre-blending track.

Bringing together six artists from South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, Tanzania, and the UK — including two standout female voices — this year’s Cypher celebrates the richness of Africa’s global sound while pushing creative boundaries and embracing greater inclusion.

6 Artists. 3 Genres. 1 Stage.

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Femi One : Kenya’s top female rapper, AFRIMA 2022 winner, first East African woman in Cypher.

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Jaivah: Tanzanian Amapiano & Afro-fusion star, hitmaker of 2023’s “Soup.”

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Ms Banks: UK rap star, Nicki Minaj collaborator, first UK woman in Cypher.

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Kabza De Small: King of Amapiano, SA’s top Spotify artist 2020 & 2024.

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Blaqbonez: Nigerian hip-hop innovator, Rolling Stone featured.

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Joey B: Ghanaian rapper-singer, Vodafone Ghana Music Awards winner.

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